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Certwell Family History

Certwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hartwell, Cartmell, Cantwell, Carswell, Cordwell, Crotwell, Corwell

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Where is the Certwell family from?

You can see how Certwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certwell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Certwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Certwell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Certwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Certwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Certwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Certwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Certwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Certwell. For the veterans among your Certwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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